Wooing My Ex-Wife

Chapter 689

On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

to her big brother’s grumbling

I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance.

and a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It

exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message

retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through

leaned to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every

an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped the

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was

prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never apart again and lived

later, after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom

glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little

their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating

whispered, a tender smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp,

was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir

this as an opportunity to spread some juicy

and went far

contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson Group and Cloudington

Group incurred

date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who

half-asleep, was utterly confused upon

Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him

was seething with anger, feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression

the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I asked him why, he told me

the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson.

their daughter, “Jess, tell your father

“Okay.”

had only done

playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a

lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work out. I swear I didn’t do anything to

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying

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